Just a few things

1.) Canada Vs. America Round #123
Usually when I am in Canada or Europe (but not surrounded by Americans) I get lulled into thinking we are exactly the same culturally, only we are more Northerly. But recently I was reminded of how we are different. I was stunned when, out for dinner with some of the students from my TEFL course, one woman in her late 20's leaned into me and whispered-"my roommate is....a...lesbian!" we proceeded to hear about how her lesbian roommate and her partner were trying to seduce her. I was shocked and astounded. I mean, I guess it is possible that her roommates were really trying to seduce her but more likely this is a subtle case of homohobia gone wild. I mean isn't that what conservative people think all gay people are trying to do--seduce them to the dark side? The thing is, I'm not saying Canadians aren't homophobic/racist/etc so while a Canadian might think that--they probably wouldn't say it out loud, for fear of appearing intolerant. Obviously I am not excusing any kind of intolerance but what I do like is Canadians are aware of enough to realise their own prejudices and not blurt them out to an unsuspecting strangers--normally.

2.) Katy Perry's Smurf Dress
I know this picture has been floating around the internet for a while now of Katy Perry's smurf dress that she wore to the premiere of the Smurf movie, whatever it is called, and it has been getting some criticism. I however wish to defend it. Even though I am not a huge Katy Perry fan and I intend to avoid the smurf movie at all costs, I love this dress! I think Katy looks adorable and it's not like she wore this to the Oscars. If you can't wear a smurf dress to the premiere of a smurf movie in which you play a smurf--where can you?

3.) The Big Bang Theory- I started watching this show recently after it was recommended to me on more than one occassion annnd..I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand I have laughed, which is the point of a comedy but on the other hand, I feel like some chemistry is lacking between the characters where there should be lots, and the opening credits annoy me. Perhaps this is a pet peeve of mine but I think that since people are watching more and more television online and watching episodes back to back, TV producers have to think about how long they are going to make their credits, I mean a cutesy jingle might be cute once a week but if you watch say 3 episodes in a hour that could get slightly, annoying. Lastly I feel like this show is a bit cliched in some ways. I mean they are nerds-they must like Spock, speak  Klingon and wear witty t-shirts all the time and not be able to speak to girls, right, right? Maybe not, maybe nerds like Mad Men, are ridiculous flirts and have savvy fashion sense. I don't know, I would just like to see something groundbreaking here rather than a show making fun of smart people who need the constant help of their beautiful neighbour. Isn't that just a bit too highschool?

4.) Two great fashion blogs- Style and Fashion Lover and Miss at la Playa (which I mentioned last time) and both found in the Spanish Marie Claire. As a side note, I prefer Spanish Marie Claire to the American and British Marie Claires by like, a hundred times. Also, I love that these both write in Spanish and English.

5.)While out shopping yesterday I noticed a girl who was wearing a simple t-shirt but stacked bracelets on both arms, I wish I was more gutsy, or had a good excuse to ask her if I could take a picture of her because she looked incredible. The stacked braclets are a favourite trend of mine at the moment and she was rocking it! This picture  from W Magazine shows you how it's done!

6.) Just finished reading The Great Gatsby and I loved this book! I know it is an American classic and all but sometimes I read a classic (don't lie, I'm sure this has happened to you) and I get to the end and I secretly hated it the book but being that you just can't say you hated a classic all I can say is "well, it was  a classic right?". Anyway, Great Gatsby was not one of those cases, the writing was incredible and the plot was engaging. If you haven't read this book yet, I suggest starting NOW.